New Year, New Nightbreed, we hope...

We are almost halfway through the first month of 2013. Looking back at 2012 I am amazed at everything that has happened with Nightbreed The Cabal Cut. There were over 20 screenings of the Cabal Cut, WORLDWIDE. Rue Morgue featured the film on their December 2012 cover. The petition reached well OVER 10,000 signatures in just 10 months. 

So with all the hard work that was put into bringing this film to light in an attempt to convince Morgan Creek to release The Cabal Cut on Blu-Ray, I am hopeful that we may see this happen in 2013. Nothing is ever certain, but this is starting to look like a possibility. 

I'm still trying to keep online articles, blog posts, etc. about the film up to date at scoop.it/bring-back-nightbreed so go there to catch up on anything you've missed. Also be sure to stop by the Occupy Midian Facebook Group to see some really awesome photos that have been shared by people who were there during the original making of the film, also some great conversation goes on over there. Occasionally Russell Cherrington stops by and updates us on the progress and news for the Cabal Cut. I always love it when Russell takes the time to stop by, he is a seriously dedicated man and hard worker. There are so many people who have worked so hard on this film and on raising awareness of it. Thank you all! 

So here's to hoping that Nightbreed The Cabal Cut will get the release it deserves in 2013.

Occupy Midian Report Transcript #9

I apologize for the great delay in posting this transcript, life and my internet connection have been a bit wacky as of late. But better late than never. As always to listen to the report please visit Clive Barker Cast, for this one in particular, it can be found at: http://www.clivebarkercast.com/2012/08/26/episode-20-occupy-midian-on-location-monster-mania/

This is the first Occupy Midian report since the Monster Mania event in New Jersey. Unfortunately I was unable to attend; I cannot wait to hear Ryan’s commentary about his experiences while there. For others, like me, who couldn’t be at this event there are some amazing fan photos and videos from Monster Mania that have been posted on the Occupy Midian Facebook Group’swall.

Anne Bobby has called the Monster Mania weekend “The most fun she’s ever had with clothes on” and I do believe that is saying something. Also during the Q&A panel, Anne called for more letters to be sent to Morgan Creek, tell them why the Cabal Cut is important to you, and ask them when you can buy it on Blu-Ray or DVD. There is a form letter on Occupy Midian’s facebook page under the files tab for you to copy and use if you need to and Morgan Creek’s address is on there as well you will want to edit the letter to include your name and which event you saw the Cabal Cut at. 

Even though I was unable to attend Monster Mania I did get to view part of the Q&A panel thanks to Christian from the Occupy Midian group and the wonderful invention called youtube. You can find links to the Q&A video on, yep you guessed it, the Occupy Midian Facebook page (seriously, if you haven’t joined yet, you really should, we almost always have some interesting news or at least some great conversation going on over there).

I haven’t done an update on the petition lately, but as of now there are over 7,000 signatures. You can find a link to the petition in the top left corner of OccupyMidian.com

As for the future of the Cabal Cut there are currently seven upcoming screenings, six of which take place in the UK and one that will be in Germany. For more information on where those screenings will be held please visit Occupy Midian’s website and click on the screenings link.

We are still encouraging you to sign the petition if you have not, send letters to Morgan Creek to help them realize how many people are truly interested in this film being properly released, and do Occupy Midian sign photos and testimonial videos. For ideas on the photos, view the Occupy Midian Signs under the photos tab on the Occupy Midian Facebook Group. Hopefully with all the publicity that we are gaining and with your help, we can accomplish this goal. We get closer every single day.

Perhaps soon we will free the tribes of the moon. 

Some Cabal Cut Related Videos

On Occupy Midian's Facebook page some pretty amazing videos have been shared, to make it easier for you to locate them, I decided to share them with you here. The first two videos are part 1 and part 2 of the Monster Mania Cabal Cut Q&A as filmed and shared by Christian Francis:





The other video is the Frightfest 2012 Interview of Russell Cherrington and Mark Miller by Phil Newton:



I hope you enjoy these videos and help support Nightbreed: Cabal Cut by helping us to get the news out and by signing the petition at: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/nightbreed/ also for more screening info on Nightbreed: Cabal Cut visit http://occupymidian.com

Occupy Midian Report 8 Transcript

Nightbreed The Cabal Cut continues to move across countries meeting sold out venues wherever it sets its feet. Already the London screening is nearly sold out. The Cabal Cut will be visiting London on August 24^th, shortly after it’s screening at Monster Mania Con in West Cherry Hill, NJ. There are seven upcoming screenings listed on occupymidian.com and five past screenings. To view more information on each screening and to see the posters visit occupymidian.com and click on the screenings link.

Nightbreed the Cabal Cut has been written about on hundreds of blogs, webpages, twitter feeds and more, but most recently a notable article on blogomatic3000.com was published. This article covers not only the history of Nightbreed, but also touches on some of Clive Barker’s other works. The article is a great read for not only Nightbreed fans, but horror film fans as well.

For those of you attending the screening of Nightbreed’s Cabal Cut at Monster Mania Con in New Jersey, here is a bit of news that might grab your attention. Anne Bobby, who plays Lori in the film, is putting together a private talk for Sunday. She wants this to be an intimate event with the telling of private, special stories regarding Nightbreed as well as a Q&A session. The tickets for this event are on sale at eventsbot.com you can find the link on Occupy Midian’s facebook page. The seats are limited to 20 so act fast.

Also keep sharing your reviews about Nightbreed the Cabal Cut! The more awareness we raise the better! 

Occupy Midian Report 5 Transcript

The 5th Occupy Midian Report is up on the 15th Episode of the Clive Barker Podcast. To listen please visit: http://www.clivebarkercast.com/2012/06/16/episode-15-clive-barkers-video-games-his-art/

The Nightbreed Cabal Cut screening in Los Angeles, California grew to two screenings that both sold out. This, in addition to the hard work that everyone has put in to raise awareness of this film, has brought about a wonderful thing.

On June 12, Clive Barker announced on his twitter:

My friends, Clive here, writing to share some wonderful news. Following the two Sold Out screenings of NIGHTBREED: The Cabal Cut on Sunday, Morgan Creek has given us permission to show the cut around the world and to raise money to prepare the cut for a release on Blu-ray... This could not, would not have happened without your voices. We have all been heard. The Morgan Creek team have my thanks and my respect. Very seldom does anyone in the movie business pay attention as they have, understanding perhaps that the message of the movie as I shot it is one that dramatizes a different ending to the age-old story of how a war between Humankind and something Other draws to a close. The real NIGHTBREED will be available for everyone to see. I hope its message of redemption and forgiveness move you.

When I first heard this news, I was doing a happy dance all around my apartment. The Occupy Midian Facebook group was donning their celebratory hats once again, and with good reason. But we must keep in mind that there is still quite a bit of work that must be done. Morgan Creek is giving permission to show the cut worldwide, which will raise more awareness about this wonderful film. Also they are giving permission to raise money for preparing the Cabal cut for a Blu-ray release. This means there are still many things that need to be done to the film for it to be ready for release, as well as money that needs to be earned in order to put in this work. We are still waiting for further news from the wonderful folks that have been working so hard on Nightbreed the Cabal Cut on what measures they are going to take to raise funds, and how we the fans can help.

So join us in the celebration in this huge step forward, but please help us continue to spread the word.

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard on helping to get the word out about this film. And for those of you who are able to attend, there is another screening coming up at the Portage Theatre in Chicago on Friday, July 13^th. For more information on this screening please visit http://occupymidian.com/screenings.html also check there frequently to see if any more screenings have been added.

To all those who have helped in anyway big or small, the Tribes of the Moon embrace you.